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Breville Barista Express BES870 vs Gaggia Classic Evo Pro
A sourced, side-by-side spec comparison. Gaggia Classic Evo Pro is cheaper at $499.95. Every spec and price links to its source.
Side by side
| Breville Barista Express BES870 | Gaggia Classic Evo Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $699.95 (MSRP $699.95 per breville.com as of June 2026 (currently on sale at $499.95; MSRP used as reference price).) | $499.95 (Street price approximately $450–$500 per homegrounds.co review; $499.95 used as reference MSRP based on midpoint of verified range. Model RI9380 (North America).) |
| Brand | Breville | Gaggia |
| Released | 2015 | 2023 |
| type | semi-automatic | semi-automatic |
| boiler | thermocoil | single boiler (aluminum) |
| built in grinder | true | false |
| grind settings | 16 | — |
| milk frother | manual steam wand | professional steam wand |
| pressure bar | 15 | 9 |
| water tank l | 2 | 2.1 |
| programmable | true | false |
| release | 2015 | 2023 |
Sources — Breville Barista Express BES870: breville.com (verified 2026-06-15). Gaggia Classic Evo Pro: homegrounds.co (verified 2026-06-15).